US Bridges

Spray RD over Branch of White Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.34 SW of CR 550 W · Structure no. 0300178

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spray RD over Branch of White Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spray RD over Branch of White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSpray RD
CrossesBranch of White Creek
Location00.34 SW of CR 550 W
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.077, -86.01803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spray RD over Branch of White Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spray RD over Branch of White Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Spray RD over Branch of White Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spray RD over Branch of White Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spray RD over Branch of White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.